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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838,342.98, 1,253,651.63 and 622,609.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838,342.98, 1,253,651.63 and 622,609.07 is: 931,044.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838,342.98 : 1,253,651.63 = 622,609.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838,342.98/1,253,651.63 = 622,609.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838,342.98x = 1,253,651.63 × 622,609.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838,342.98x = 780,534,866,076.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,534,866,076.98/838,342.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931,044.79

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